As a passionate fan of the iconic 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (one of my favorite films of all time), I had high expectations for this film! Director Jon M. Chu said: “My goal was to go beyond the matte paintings, beyond a digital world, and really let the audience step into Oz. We…
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ was a delightful and nostalgic return to Tim Burton’s quirky world! This movie introduced some fresh elements to keep it feeling modern while capturing the humor and spooky charm of the original. I will say this early on – while I liked this movie, I love the brilliant OG more. Director Tim Burton…
Summary: Finney Shaw is a boy who’s being held in a soundproof basement by a sadistic, masked killer. When a disconnected phone on the wall starts to ring, he discovers that he can hear the voices of the s previous victims. Thoughts: Blumhouse Productions delivered a solid original horror film, by using the storyline and…
Who else had a MoviePass? I really loved using it, but I always felt like it was “too good to be true”. ‘MoviePass, MovieCrash’ is an easy-to-follow documentary tracing the evolution of the MoviePass. The movie covers a lot of details about the REAL creators, popular explosion and subsequent implosion of the innovative business model…
Folie à deux (French for ‘madness of two’) also called shared psychosis/shared delusional disorder (SDD): a psychiatric syndrome in which symptoms of a delusional belief are “transmitted” from one individual to another. Joker: Folie à Deux, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, was a visually stunning movie. Phillips gives a…
‘The Watchers’ is the debut feature of Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of director M. Night Shyamalan. Ishana wrote the script based on a folklore horror novel called, The Watchers by A.M. Shine. Shyamalan’s vision and promise is evident in the film and the movie displays her ability for great suspense-building and a willingness to experiment…
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is a haunting and meticulously crafted psychological thriller that delves into guilt and the terrifying consequences of moral compromise. The plot is loosely inspired by the Greek tragedy Iphigenia at Aulis by Euripides, with the concept of sacrifice and divine punishment playing central roles….
‘Transformers One’ does a fantastic job balancing between nostalgic and new storytelling and highlighting the relationship dynamics that’s between Optimus and Megatron. The star-studded cast did a great job showing heart and humor, making this the Transformers film we have all been waiting for. Chris Hemsworth delivers a fresh take on Optimus Prime as Cybertron’s…
I really enjoyed ‘Speak No Evil’! Finally, a big win for 2024 Blumhouse Productions! The entire cast are all very good, bringing intensity to the screen. James McAvoy steals the show with a layered and powerhouse performance. McAvoy blurs the lines between being charismatic, funny and charming to unnerving, unhinged and sinister. The mystery surrounding James McAvoy and his wife…
‘Emilia Pérez’ is inventive and blends a lot of different genres such as drama, comedy, musical and thriller. While the movie is certainly ambitious, there are elements in this film that felt out of place and it felt jarring at times. I thought the performances (Karla Sofia Gascon, Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz) were…